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Kwara Governor Approves 27.5% Teachers Allowance

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a new Teachers Specific Allowance, ranging from 21% to 27.5%, effective January 2026. This follows pressure from the Nigeria Union of Teachers. Read the full details.

FG Reopens 47 Unity Schools After Security Boost

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate reopening of 47 unity schools previously closed due to insecurity. Students have returned safely as academic activities resume nationwide.

ADC to Protest FG's N500bn Debt to Contractors, Pensioners

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.

Kano Govt Slams Ganduje's Budget Performance

Kano State government defends its 2025 budget, claiming it outperformed Ganduje's administration. Commissioner Shanono presents comparative figures on education and tech spending. Read the full details.

Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy

Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.

Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's LG Funds Suit

Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.

Teachers Threaten Strike Over School Attacks

Nigeria Union of Teachers warns of nationwide strike following terrorist attacks on schools in Kebbi and Niger states. 25 students abducted in Kebbi, 300+ pupils in Niger. Federal government urged to act.

Kano employs 400 math teachers for STEM boost

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has deployed 400 new Mathematics teachers in Kano to strengthen science education and improve student performance in STEM fields. This is part of a broader education emergency plan.

British Council Trains 1M English Teachers in Africa

The British Council provides free professional development resources to over one million English teachers across sub-Saharan Africa annually. Learn how this initiative is transforming education.

Tinubu Govt Denies Christian Genocide Claims

The Nigerian government has strongly denied allegations of Christian genocide, labeling them as dangerous misinformation threatening national unity and security.

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